KENT RODAHAVER Having excelled for many years as a builder and developer, including owning his own development firm, Kent Rodahaver realized the enjoyment in buying and selling properties. His passion for residential real estate grew, and he ultimately decided to pursue his broker’s license. Eventually, Kent’s main focus shifted from real estate development to real estate sales, and he decided to open the first of two real estate brokerages. Now, with 12 years in the industry behind him, he has forged a strong reputation in the Greater Tampa Bay Area, as well as the Gainesville area, offering exceptional residential real estate services to clients throughout the West Coast and North Central Florida. Conveniently located in St. Petersburg and Gainesville, Kent’s offices thrive on a supportive company culture. “We are relatively small compared to many of our competitors,” he says, “But our team is comprised of talented people who work hard and sincerely care about our clients.” As a result of their efforts, NextHome South Pointe has been voted ‘Best in the Bay’ for two consecutive years. They’ve also received the Diamond Pinnacle Office Award for their outstanding service. At the heart of Kent’s practice is his commitment to authenticity and customer satisfaction. 90% of his business comes from repeat clients and referrals, which is a testament to his ability to make sure his clients are the main focus at all times. “If you avoid pretending to be something you’re not and present yourself as the authentic person
you are, folks tend to gravitate towards you,” explains Kent. He’s an advocate of personal outreach, rather than automation, and frequently makes phone calls and texts to his past clients to let them know he is thinking of them. As an extra treat for his clients, Kent hosts numerous client appreciation events throughout the year. When it comes to marketing his listings, Kent invests in the highest quality resources and talent to make the biggest impact. With a nationally recognized photographer/videographer, Kent creates exciting video content that brings a lot of people to his door. “We do these short videos that are less than a minute long where we highlight each listing,” he explains. “People absolutely love them because they are engaging and fun while also providing really useful information.” Additionally, every listing has its own dedicated website, which includes 3-D walkthroughs, detailed floor plans, and supplementary information about the property. Last year, Kent personally completed 45 real estate transactions, totaling $26 million in sales. While he continues to balance both his production and managing his brokerages, he keeps an eye out for new ways to make the experience of working with his team even better. “We’re a customer-centric company with a passion for helping each other excel in real estate,” he says. “We want every interaction to be genuine and meaningful so that our clients know that their goals and interests are at the forefront of every single thing that we do.”
To learn more about Kent Rodahaver, call 727-301-7300, email Kent@NHSouthPointe.com or visit KentRodahaver.com www.
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